Netease Lawsuit
Pop star Jay Chou sues NetEase for copyright infringement
Chou claims that NetEase’s latest campaign for Tianxia III led fans to believe the game had a “specific connection” to his music
Riot X Netease
Netease’s Hyper Front to shut down following Riot lawsuit
The suit alleged that Hyper Front infringed on its intellectual property
Loot Box Lawsuit
Loot boxes: not gambling, says Canadian judge
But by allowing the rest of the class action suit to continue, Electronic Arts aren’t out of the woods yet
Acquivision Blizzard
Microsoft may be winning the Activision war
A new decision by the FTC shows the tides may be turning in the tech giant’s favour
Loot Boxes
Austrian Court classifies loot boxes as gambling
The country’s court has issued a fine against Sony in a provisional ruling
Google Vs. The Doj
“Google abuses its monopoly power". The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Google explained
The DoJ and eight US states are suing the tech giant for anticompetitive behaviour
2022 Highlights
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Lawsuits
This time it's personal: 10 gamers launch a lawsuit to block Activision-Blizzard deal
As if it couldn't get any worse. Now Activision-Blizzard is facing another lawsuit, this time from a small group of gamers
Riot Vs Netease
Riot aims at NetEase in latest copyright infringement claim
The suit points out similarities between Valorant and NetEase title Hyper Front
Don’t Be Evil
21 million consumers launch class action lawsuit against Google
The users claim Google Play violated US anti-competition laws
Tencent On Trial
Tencent to stand trial in copyright infringement suit tomorrow
The company has been accused of infringing on the rights of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang by Moonton
Google Vs. Epic
Lawsuit claims Google struck a $360 million deal to prevent Activision Blizzard creating its own app store
The lawsuit claims Google has struck at least 24 deals to prevent competition
Company Vs. Consumer
FunPlus and KingsGroup face class action lawsuit for misleading prices
The suit alleges that State of Survival falsely advertises discounted items
Allegations Against Activision Blizzard
Latest lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleges sexual harassment, sexual battery and blackmail
Plaintiff calls Activision Blizzard "a massive video game company with a massive sexual harassment problem"
Tencent Vs. Moonton
Tencent to pay $31 thousand to Bytedance subsidiary Moonton following defamation dispute
The court found in Moonton’s favour, but the legal battle continues between the two companies
Lawsuit
Epic and Match Group are expanding their lawsuit against Google
The two companies have stated that Google is violating US antitrust laws
It's Super Effective!
The Pokémon Company sues six Chinese companies
The lawsuit is being filed due to copyright infringement
Gender Discrimination In Gaming
Riot Games set to pay $100 million in gender discrimination suit
$80 million going to the women affected and $20 million going towards court fees
Mihoyo Vs Minmetals
MiHoyo sues Minmetals in business trust dispute
Minmetals trust firm has been separately sued by Lilith Games
Hot Five
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$90 Million Fund
Google and app developers reach lawsuit agreement, with $90 million developer fund
"Vast majority" of US app developers eligible to receive money from fund
Latest Lawsuit
Apple loses bid to dismiss app store lawsuit
Alternative app store Cydia originally accused Apple of continuing an unlawful monopoly in January 2020
Play Store Policy
Google to permit third-party payment systems for Match Group
Following lawsuit from Match regarding payment systems and revenue share
Likely More Than 5v5 Lawyers
Riot Games sues Moonton over sustained Wift Rift copyright infringement
Riot Games is again suing Shanghai Moonton Technology Company (Moonton), but this time is alleging infringement on its mobile MOBA, Wild Rift
News
New York City files suit against Activision Blizzard
Suit states acquisition by Microsoft severely undervalues ActiBlizz, and CEO Bobby Kotick “was unfit to negotiate a sale of the company”
One Case Closed
Activision Blizzard to settle sexual harassment lawsuit at $18 million
Will also introduce harassment prevention training and expanded performance-review system
Loot Box Lawsuit
Take-Two faces class-action lawsuit over loot boxes
Claimant seeks $5 million in damages
Appealing Against Apple
Epic backed by attorneys-general from 34 US states against Apple
Support from Utah, Texas, and more
Copycat Court
Riot Games sues Imba over alleged copyright infringement
Claims I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight infringes multiple League of Legends copyright
At It Again
Krafton sues Garena, Apple, and Google over Free Fire copyright infringement
Demands the app be removed and damages paid
Disputed
Kixeye shareholders file lawsuit against Stillfront over $30 million earnout
The allegation is breach of earn-out agreement
Investigation Underway
Update: Riot Games accused of delaying sexual discrimination and harassment investigation
The company is being investigated by the Department of Fair Housing and Employment
Destruction Directive
Nintendo awarded permanent injunction against illegal ROM site, RomUniverse
"Plaintiff’s evidence demonstrates a threat of continued infringement..."
Baring Claws
Nintendo settles five-year court battle with White Cat Project developers
Colopl are ordered to pay for future use of Nintendo’s patents
First Of Many?
Update: Blizzard president and head of HR depart company amid lawsuit
J. Allen Brack and Jesse Meschuk make their exit
Bad To Worse
Activision Blizzard confronted with second lawsuit from investors
The second lawsuit alleges that investors received misinformation
Union Buster
Activision Blizzard brings on union-busting law firm following protests
WilmerHale is tasked with reviewing policies at the company
Open Letter
Ubisoft staff back Activision Blizzard, demand impactful changes in open letter
The letter accuses Ubisoft of not doing enough to combat workplace misconduct
Staff Walkout
Activision Blizzard employees set to strike
The employees are demanding several changes be made to the company’s operations
Signed Letter
Update: Over 3,000 Activision Blizzard staff push back at company’s response to allegations
Staff members call for the "seriousness of the allegations" to be officially recognised
Court Case
Activision Blizzard lawsuit alleges workplace sexual harassment and bullying
The lawsuit follows a two year investigation alleging a "pervasive frat boy workplace culture"
Playing Monopoly
Google faces lawsuit from 37 US States over alleged Play Store monopoly
The tech titan is accused of "harming small businesses and consumers"
"legal Obligations"
Nintendo seeks further action against ROM site owner after missing first $50 payment
Nintendo has requested a permanent injunction be put in place
Bloc Party Cancelled
Update: Roblox responds to $200 million lawsuit over alleged music misuse
Ariana Grande, Deadmau5, Ed Sheeran and more
Honor At Stake
Tencent facing lawsuit over 'inappropriate content' in Honor of Kings
"The game characters have tampered with the image of historical figures…"
Unforeseen Consequences
Why Gree may win the law but lose its Supercell patent war
Be careful what you wish for
Incoming
Case filed against Apple in the UK to compensate 20 million iOS users
Claims of monopolistic behaviour
Getting Competitive
Apple insists it faces fair competition in Fortnite row with Epic
The companies are due in court next month